Small Animal Toxicology Essentials

Author:   Robert H. Poppenga (University of California at Davis, California, USA.) ,  Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant (ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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Pages:   320
Publication Date:   13 May 2011
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Author:   Robert H. Poppenga (University of California at Davis, California, USA.) ,  Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant (ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.862kg
ISBN:  

9780813815381


ISBN 10:   081381538
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   13 May 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781394180110
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface. Contributors. Section 1: Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Toxicology. 1 General Toxicologic Principles (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant and Robert H. Poppenga). 2 Incidence of Poisoning in Small Animals (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant). 3 Toxicology Information Resources (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant). 4 Taking a Toxicologic History (Carrie Lohmeyer). 5 Essential Calculations (Camille DeClementi). 6 Initial Management of Acute Intoxications (Elisa Petrollini-Rogers and Bridget McNally). 7 Decontamination Procedures (Lisa Murphy). 8 Antidotes (Tina Wismer). 9 Investigating Fatal Suspected Poisonings (Safdar A. Khan). 10 Toxicologic Testing and Using Diagnostic Laboratories (Lisa Murphy). Section 2: A Systems-Affected Approach to Toxicology. 11 Nervous System (Tina Wismer). 12 Cardiovascular System (Karla R. Smith). 13 Pulmonary System (John A. Pickrell, Kiran Dhakal, and Sharon Gwaltney-Brant). 14 Hepatobiliary System (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant). 15 Urinary System (Erin Freed). 16 Other Systems (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant). Section 3: Specific Toxicants. 17 Rodenticides (Eric Dunayer). 18 Insecticides (Petra A. Volmer). 19 Other Pesticides (Robert H. Poppenga). 20 Plants (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means). 21 Dietary Supplements and Herbs (Charlotte Means). 22 Zootoxins (Tamara Foss). 23 Mycotoxins and Mushrooms (Joyce Eisold and Michelle Mostrom). 24 Food-Associated Intoxications (Mindy Bough). 25 Drugs of Abuse (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant). 26 OTC Drugs (Mary M. Schell and Sharon Gwaltney-Brant). 27 Prescription Drugs (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant). 28 Household and Industrial Toxicants (Rhian Cope). 29 Metals and Minerals (Robert H. Poppenga). 30 Miscellaneous Toxicants (Michelle Mostrom). Appendices. Appendix 1: Drugs Used in Toxicology (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant). Appendix 2: Additional Toxic Plants and Associated System-Based Effects (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means). Appendix 3: Plants Not Reported to Be Toxic (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means). Index.

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The book also will interest students of veterinary medicine and veterinarians who want to know more about the topic. (Book News, 1 August 2011)


Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a complete introduction to clinical veterinary toxicology. Veterinary technicians and veterinarians in the clinical and research settings will find this text not only a useful reference, but also a resourceful study guide and a practical introduction to the fundamentals of toxicology. (Lab Animal, 1 March 2012) This is a very practical book for your first steps in toxicology and a valuable tool for your first job. (Tomorrow's Vets, 1 January 2012) Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a fine introduction to veterinary toxicology in a reference for the initial triage and management of a small animal poisoning case. It outlines the basics of evaluating small pets, covers prevention to monitoring and treatment, emphasizes case management and approaches to specific poisons, and is especially recommended for veterinary students and reference libraries for vets. (The Midwest Book Review, 1 November 2011) This is an important resource to guide the veterinary team on a course of action when a pet owner informs them, My pet just ate (fill in the blank)!. (Doody's, 28 October 2011) The book also will interest students of veterinary medicine and veterinarians who want to know more about the topic. (Book News, 1 August 2011)


This is a very practical book for your first steps in toxicology and a valuable tool for your first job. (Tomorrow's Vets, 1 January 2012) Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a fine introduction to veterinary toxicology in a reference for the initial triage and management of a small animal poisoning case. It outlines the basics of evaluating small pets, covers prevention to monitoring and treatment, emphasizes case management and approaches to specific poisons, and is especially recommended for veterinary students and reference libraries for vets. (The Midwest Book Review, 1 November 2011) This is an important resource to guide the veterinary team on a course of action when a pet owner informs them, My pet just ate (fill in the blank)!. (Doody's, 28 October 2011) The book also will interest students of veterinary medicine and veterinarians who want to know more about the topic. (Book News, 1 August 2011)


A well presented, easy to follow, practical book which will be excellent for students and veterinary practice, especially in emergency situations. (British Toxicology Society Newsletter, 1 June 2012) Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a complete introduction to clinical veterinary toxicology. Veterinary technicians and veterinarians in the clinical and research settings will find this text not only a useful reference, but also a resourceful study guide and a practical introduction to the fundamentals of toxicology. (Lab Animal, 1 March 2012) This is a very practical book for your first steps in toxicology and a valuable tool for your first job. (Tomorrow's Vets, 1 January 2012) Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a fine introduction to veterinary toxicology in a reference for the initial triage and management of a small animal poisoning case. It outlines the basics of evaluating small pets, covers prevention to monitoring and treatment, emphasizes case management and approaches to specific poisons, and is especially recommended for veterinary students and reference libraries for vets. (The Midwest Book Review, 1 November 2011) This is an important resource to guide the veterinary team on a course of action when a pet owner informs them, My pet just ate (fill in the blank)!. (Doody's, 28 October 2011) The book also will interest students of veterinary medicine and veterinarians who want to know more about the topic. (Book News, 1 August 2011)


Author Information

Robert H. Poppenga, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, is a Professor and Head of the Toxicology Section at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, DABT, is a Toxicology Consultant for Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and Adjunct Instructor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois.

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